1. Local Asset Management Pilots Scheme
Glad to be here
Today we launch our local pilots scheme – signalling a shift in how we want to work with communities
Really excited by this.
We want to provide opportunities for local management, by community development trusts, local authorities or other organisations
Today, outline what we do at Crown Estate Scotland and introduce the local pilots scheme
Sarah Brown, who has helped design this scheme, is also doing a workshop here tomorrow
SeaScotland conference
20 June 2018

2. Who we are and what we do New Scottish public body
Managing the Scottish Crown Estate, owned by the Monarch
Social, economic and environmental benefits to communities and Scotland
Enhance value and contribution to public finances
We manage seabed, half the foreshore, four rural estates, river fishings, minerals and more
Our activity includes farming, forestry, marine leisure, aquaculture, built development and offshore renewables
Wide range of benefits including returning revenue profit to Scottish Government (SG have pledged profits from 0-12nm to go to local authorities)
The local pilots scheme we launch today provides new possibilities for how these assets are managed.…

3. Introduction to the Local Pilots Scheme
Giving communities, opportunities to manage
Designed to explore the possibilities with communities and local authorities
Encourage innovative proposals that deliver more benefits
Enhance sustainable development
Opportunities for collaboration
Learning in advance of new powers to delegate or transfer management
This Pilot Scheme is piloting approaches to management. Not change of ownership
We want to see proposals that offer ways of delivering more benefits and creating more local value
Evidence stakeholder and community support is important

4. Aims and outcomes
To achieve a set of pilot projects which test new and innovative approaches to asset management
More sustainable development in Scotland.
More economic, social, environmental benefits
We aim to achieve a set of pilot projects which will test new or innovative approaches to asset management which will help deliver sustainable development in Scotland
Projects that aim to reduce carbon emissions or mitigate climate change, promote inclusive local economic growth, or aid local decision-making, for example.
Net revenues come back to CES and then to Scottish Government

5. How to apply Stage 1 Submit outline proposals
Guidance and useful resources provided
Eligible projects reviewed prior to proceeding to Stage 2
Deadline 16 August
Stage 2
Submit business plan
Guidance and useful resources provided
Assessment by Crown Estate Scotland and recommendations presented to Crown Estate Scotland Board
Opens 15 October, deadline 14 January
The process to become a pilot project involves two stages:
Stage 1 Outline proposals and eligibility. 16 August.
All eligible projects will be referred to the Crown Estate Scotland Board and advice sought from the Scottish Government’s Crown Estate Scotland Stakeholder Advisory Group
Viable projects progress to Stage Two. Published on the Crown Estate Scotland website.
Stage 2 applicants submit business plan for their project showing how it will deliver more benefits.
CES assessment. Considered by CES Board
Agreed with Scottish Ministers.
Pilots begin
Local collaboration and support important, including with existing tenants. Make the application process as smooth as possible
All existing statutory licensing and planning processes, including public consultation etc. remain applicable to Pilot Scheme projects

6. Assessment and scoring – Stage 1
About the organisation applying to manage the asset
Summary of proposal
Maintaining and enhancing the value of the Estate and supporting sustainable development
Public interest
Collaboration and engagement with communities, tenants and stakeholders
Managing any conflicts of interest and impact on tenants
Evaluation and reporting
These seven questions form the basis of the Stage One application and they aim to help Crown Estate Scotland find out more about the project proposal
Proposals should demonstrate that it will meet the statutory requirement to maintain and enhance the value of the asset and contribution to public finances

7. Assessment and scoring – Stage 2
Stage 2: full business plan appropriate to scale of project.
Will assess potential for increased benefit delivery.
How the project will help deliver CES objectives agreed with government.
Weightings to promote local engagement, innovation and benefits.
Will want to know that the needs of all local users of the asset have been taken into account.
If there are loads of good applications, we may need to select.
Remembering that the aim is to explore ways of future working for when the Scottish Crown Estate Act provisions are in place for local management/

8. Our team want to help
Tom Mallows, our Local Pilots Manager (from 4 July 2018).
Tom has been with us for more than nine years, and previously worked in public and private sector roles focused on environment, energy, communities and engagement.
He will be supporting the implementation of the scheme and working with project applicants.
Contact Tom at or call
We are here to help and talk through any questions you may have
Tom Mallows, Local Pilots Manager from 4 July
Reminder of Sarah’s workshop tomorrow